Omaha hurdles mountains for the animals March 31, 2025
We’re three weeks into our 150 stories project, which have included tales (tails?) of love and devotion to pets, the overwhelming joy they bring to our homes and the heartfelt stories that can often be a package deal. There are so, so many of those, and we can’t wait to share the rest of the stories with you, but Steven, our Executive Vice President of Marketing, is going interject today to talk a little bit about our community.
A few weeks ago, we hosted a “Supply Drive.”
The weather, flawless in the preceding week and following days, chose not to cooperate on that particular day. It was very windy and pretty darn cold. It was a typical “if it weren’t for this dang wind…” type of morning. Nevertheless, dozens of volunteers and staff showed up with coats, gloves, hats and warm hearts ready to help out.
We didn’t know what to expect with this Supply Drive – would a million people show up? Would anyone participate? I think, deep down, I knew the answer to that. Because whenever we’ve asked Omaha to step up for animals in need, the folks in this city have hurdled mountains.
So, how did it go?
Check out these pictures. The food? That went to our Pet Food Pantry, which helps people in need. The yummy stuff – green beans and peanut butter – that goes to enrich our dogs, which is vital for keeping them calm and composed in their kennels, especially for many of our longtermers. The toys? Well, those are just fun!
Negativity can all too often be amplified, so let’s take a moment to soak the magnitude of this in. These were people making donations for owners they’ll never meet and animals they’ll never pet. It’s an embodiment of caring, empathy and philanthropy. Individuals took money out of their pockets and time out of their day solely to put good into the world.
That day in March is an example of looking out for our neighbors, both four-legged and two-legged. Let’s continue setting the standard in Omaha. Let’s keep putting good into our world.
-Steven
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